Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD

Introduction: Surah Ad-Duḥā (“The Morning Brightness”) is the 93rd chapter of the Qur’an, revealed in Makkah during an early period of the Prophet Muhammad’s mission when revelation had temporarily ceased. The Prophet (peace be upon him) felt distress at this pause, and opponents taunted that his Lord had abandoned him quran.com. In response, Allah revealed this brief 11-verse chapter as a radiant message of hope and reassurance. Modern scholarship recognizes Surah Ad-Duḥā as a powerful message of encouragement for those in adversity sciedupress.com. The surah’s first half offers comfort through cosmic signs and divine promises, while its second half instructs the Prophet on gratitude and social responsibility – a structure that links divine care with human duty. Below is a verse-by-verse commentary combining Sunni theological insights with modern reflections, including scientific commentary on the oaths of morning and night in verses 1 and 2.

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